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How do I tell if an email is a scam?

Asked by Avtoservis_gmei — Jul 14, 2025 — Technology & Internet Resolved

I got an email saying I won a lottery I never entered, and another one from a 'bank' I don't have an account with. They both want my personal information. These are obviously scams, but some scam emails look really convincing. How can I tell a real email from a fake one? What should I do with scam emails — just delete them?

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admin — Score: 2

I'd wait a few months before jumping on this. New technology always has bugs and the price drops fast. Remember how DVD players were $600 and now they're $40? Let the early adopters work out the kinks and pay full price.

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admin — Jul 15, 2025

I'd wait a few months before jumping on this. New technology always has bugs and the price drops fast. Remember how DVD players were $600 and now they're $40? Let the early adopters work out the kinks and pay full price.

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Alice Hartwell — Jul 16, 2025

Honestly the manual that came with it explains this pretty well if you actually read it. I know nobody reads manuals but for once it's worth flipping through. The troubleshooting section in the back covers the most common problems.

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Avtoservis_hnei — Jul 16, 2025

Be REALLY careful what you download to fix this. Half the 'free fix-it' programs you find are spyware in disguise. Stick to known-good stuff like the tools from major sites, and always scan downloads with your antivirus before running them.

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Avtoservis_gmei — Jul 16, 2025

I dealt with this same issue last year. The key thing is to make sure you're using the latest version of your software and check forums like Slashdot or Ars Technica for specific fixes. Technology changes so fast that advice from even 6 months ago can be outdated.

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Avtoservis_inei — Jul 15, 2025

I work in IT and see this question a lot. The short answer is yes, it's worth doing. The long answer depends on your specific setup. What operating system are you running? That makes a big difference in the approach.

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